Adverse Personnel Actions and Ethics Complaints

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for state agencies or independent contractors to fire, demote, or otherwise punish an employee for reporting alleged ethics violations to the Florida Commission on Ethics. It also gives protected employees a way to file complaints and pursue an administrative remedy or a civil lawsuit if retaliation occurs. The measure aims to strengthen whistle‑blower protections and ensure ethical accountability.

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